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By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Monday, April 30th, 2018 03:28:30 AM.

Advice, "If I were to make any major changes, I would get rid of the fireplace. It just ended up being a huge hassle with everything that goes into building a gas fireplace -- the gas lines, etc." Dean's key recommendation: "Never hire anyone on time and materials. Always do...

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Thursday, April 26th, 2018 15:07:55 PM.

Board-and-Batten Siding. The board-and-batten look, originally associated with farmhouses, is showing up on the exterior of homes of all stripes -- as you can see in some of Houseplans.com most popular new designs, like Plan 430-156, above. It’s also being used for decoration inside homes. Batten strips add texture to...

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 12:55:09 PM.

Here are ten standout small plans. And while everyone's definition of affordability differs (for example, what's reasonable to build in Tennessee might break the bank in California), these all feature simple footprints and open layouts under 1,500 square feet. And, of course, cool modern exteriors. Vacation Getaway, A contemporary take...

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Sunday, April 29th, 2018 01:11:45 AM.

The layout for Green Living Plan 497-46 shows a wet bar between the kitchen and the dining room, which is a very practical solution. The perfect spot for a bar may be in a corner of the great room that would be tough to furnish. On the occasions when you...

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Sunday, April 29th, 2018 08:48:16 AM.

Thinking Ahead to Holiday Parties. It would be a mistake to design an entire house around holiday meals and parties that only happen a few times a year. That said, plenty of new party-oriented homes are built each year for empty nesters in markets such as Palm Springs, Phoenix, and...

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Sunday, April 29th, 2018 08:58:25 AM.

He decided to build a spec house (for sale) in Santa Paula, California because land there at the time was extremely cheap. His infill lot cost $40,000. He purchased Plan 48-516, shown here, which is 28 feet wide....

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Sunday, April 29th, 2018 04:57:05 AM.

Determine if you will need to use existing or buy new furniture. While you may only be thinking about the rooms and layout of your floor plan, choosing furniture is a major investment and emotional challenge if you aren’t careful. If you decide to use your current furniture in your...

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Sunday, April 29th, 2018 01:15:01 AM.

The aim was to build the home cheaply and quickly and sell it at a profit. He settled on 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Plan 48-516 because it seemed to fit the lot. The pitch of the roof which was originally designed for snow loads -- was unnecessary for this area...

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Saturday, April 28th, 2018 23:54:23 PM.

Fun Curb Appeal, Plan 25-4578 grabs your attention and doesn't let go. The intersecting roof planes create an exterior with tons of dynamic energy. A see-through fireplace gives warmth to both the living room and the bedroom, which connects to the luxurious bathroom through the closet....

By Luisella Alfonsina. Home Plan. Published at Sunday, April 29th, 2018 00:03:38 AM.

Super-Open Layout, The rustic touches (including a decorative truss and stone-covered columns) on plan 23-2316 give a warm, rugged look. A super-open layout inside makes it easy to move from the island kitchen to the dining room and living area, where a fireplace contributes a bit of definition. Relax in...